JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
機 — loom
- Reading
- キ・はた
- Meaning
- loom; mechanism; machine; airplane; opportunity; potency; efficacy; occasion
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
機 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キ・はた and it means loom; mechanism; machine; airplane; opportunity; potency; efficacy; occasion. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
機 appears in everyday japanese words such as 機 (loom), 動機 (motive) and 危機 (crisis).
Japanese words containing 機
Frequently asked questions
What does 機 mean in Japanese?
機 means loom; mechanism; machine; airplane; opportunity; potency; efficacy; occasion in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 機 read?
機 is read キ・はた. Reading it inside real words — 機 and 動機 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 機 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 機 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 機 in a word?
A common word containing 機 is 機 (はた) — "loom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 機 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 機 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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